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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,191.25, 604,703.93 and 236,987.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,191.25, 604,703.93 and 236,987.25 is: 327,042.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,191.25 : 604,703.93 = 236,987.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,191.25/604,703.93 = 236,987.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,191.25x = 604,703.93 × 236,987.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,191.25x = 143,307,120,249.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,307,120,249.96/438,191.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,042.41

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